Minneapolis Sports News

February 13, 2018 - GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (February 13, 2017) - Minnesota United has acquired Cameroon international defender Bertrand Owundi Eko'o on a free transfer from Rainbow FC. Owundi will join the Loons pending receipt of his P1 Visa and ITC and will occupy an international spot on Minnesota's roster.
"The thing we've tried to do this offseason is bring in some younger players who we feel have a chance of progressing and being big pieces for us moving forward," said Head Coach Adrian Heath. "For what we'v... Full Story

February 8, 2018 - MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team's schedule for the upcoming 2018 season. The Lynx will kick off their historic 20th season in the WNBA at Target Center vs. Los Angeles on Sunday, May 20 at 4:00 p.m. on ESPN2. The 2018 Home Opener presented by Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine will feature a historic ring ceremony and championship banner unveiling for the 2017 WNBA Champions. The 2018 campaign includes 34 regular-season games from May 20 through August 19. Single-game... Full Story

February 7, 2018 - MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has re-signed forward Cecilia Zandalasini and has signed free agent forwards Lynetta Kizer and Endy Miyem. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released.
"We appreciated Cecilia joining us late in the season last year," said Lynx Head Coach and General Manager Cheryl Reeve. "She is coming off an exciting 2017 that included the Italian National Team narrowly missing qualification for the 2018 World Cup. Her performance ... Full Story

February 7, 2018 - MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Lynx today announced the team has executed a sign-and-trade deal with the Seattle Storm, sending restricted free agent forward Natasha Howard to the Storm in exchange for a 2018 2nd-round draft pick (17th overall) and the right to exercise a swap of 1st-round draft picks in 2019.
"We appreciate Natasha's valuable contributions to our team over the last two seasons and wish her well in her new journey with the Seattle Storm," said Lynx Head Coach and Genera... Full Story